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Meaning of blackbird

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blackbird

Pronunciation:/ˈblakbəːd//ˈblækˌbɚd/

noun

Definitions

  1. A common true thrush, Turdus merula, found in woods and gardens over much of Eurasia, and introduced elsewhere.

  2. A variety of New World birds of the family Icteridae (26 species of icterid bird).

  3. (among slavers and pirates) A native of the South Pacific islands.

verb

Definitions

  1. To enslave someone, especially through chicanery or force